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Man, if I only had a rich uncle.
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l thought camping was invented by and for those that could not afford to travel. Now we need to come up with something for those of us that can’t afford to camp.
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Don’t fall for this propaganda. I ordered the tow package on the new lightning really wanting to use it camping. The marketing ads for the lightning showed a large airstream camper towed behind the truck. Later others pointed out the truck has such limited range when towing a travel trailer that it is really not viable to travel the way that is depicted. Certainly not the vast western distances shown in this marketing photograph of the base camp trailer. The limited range of charging to 80% combined with poor towing mileage towing a camper makes this photo a misleading pipe dream. I know that most people already know this but there it is.
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I think you need to try and tow before you judge. The limited range isn't really an issue if you plan your route to charge while still hitched. The benefit of being able to use a trailer without the fumes/noise of a generator is a huge benefit you can't get with any other vehicle on the market. I've done 1k+ mile tow trips and been able to boondock at times on these road trips.
Camping Trips around California the past year
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Totally depends on your setup and destination, but our 22' trailer loaded to the max (about 5600lbs) towed like a dream for a 3 hour haul to our campsite. I charged to 95%, stopped at a rest area half way that had free charging (only 25kw, added 11%) for an hour for lunch and still arrived with 43%...For us this truck feels like it was custom built for our towing needs. Best experience Ive ever had towing. This airstream pictured I bet wouldnt put much of a dent in range, hence the promo, but others can/will. Love my Tow Vehicle!
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While towing with the Lightning is not convenient or quick, it is possible. I tow a 25’, 8000 lb travel trailer. The realistic range when towing something that size is 100-150 miles. I plan for 1 mi/kW, but generally see 1.3-1.5. I never tow over 65 miles/hr for tire safety, so that probably helps a little. The truck tows really nice, but the current infrastructure is an obvious limitation. There are places we can’t currently reach without spending a lot of time on slow chargers. However, as I currently have time, traveling this way works for me and my family. The truck can also power the entire camper (had to add a soft start to the AC) so that makes boondocking simple and nice. Certainly not the best solution for everyone, but we’ve been happy with it so far.
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Id also like to add that on our route there are ZERO gas stations for most of the drive, but THREE charging stationsTotally depends on your setup and destination, but our 22' trailer loaded to the max (about 5600lbs) towed like a dream for a 3 hour haul to our campsite. I charged to 95%, stopped at a rest area half way that had free charging (only 25kw, added 11%) for an hour for lunch and still arrived with 43%...For us this truck feels like it was custom built for our towing needs. Best experience Ive ever had towing. This airstream pictured I bet wouldnt put much of a dent in range, hence the promo, but others can/will. Love my Tow Vehicle!
This one is so empty that i can pull up parallel to it and not block any parking..
Our site is only 110v service but after 4 days I am back to 95% for the trip home...
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Pro level campers! Very glad to be wrong about this as I am an avid camper.
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I have not towed yet with my 23 ER Lariat but am about to go from Georgia to Oklahoma to pick up a orchard sprayer. I am concerned about charging at charging stations with a trailer behind me. What issues should I be prepared for? Do you need to unhitch the trailer in order to pull in to the charging stall? Thanks!!!Id also like to add that on our route there are ZERO gas stations for most of the drive, but THREE charging stations
This one is so empty that i can pull up parallel to it and not block any parking..
Our site is only 110v service but after 4 days I am back to 95% for the trip home...
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More than likely you will need to unhook the trailer..for me that takes less than 5 minutes even with weight distribution bars etc..not a big deal, especially with that awesome Pro Tralier Hitch Assist
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